AbbVie · 9 hours ago
2026 Global Epidemiology Intern (PhD)
North Chicago, IL
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$59K/yr - $100K/yr
Start in 2026 SummerAbbVie is a leading bio-pharmaceutical company focused on delivering innovative medicines. The 2026 Global Epidemiology Intern will gain hands-on experience in the Global Epidemiology department, contributing to real-world data and analytic strategies while working in a multidisciplinary team environment.
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Responsibilities
Gain an insider’s look at epidemiology’s contribution to successful product development in industry
Perform hands-on work in one or more therapeutic areas
Access public and private healthcare databases
Work in a multidisciplinary team environment
Learn a global approach to epidemiology
Have opportunities to network with key thought leaders in epidemiology and industry
Leverage innovative research approaches and partnerships to maximize the use of RWE and patient-centric outcomes research for informing internal and external decisions that positively impact patient lives
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in university, pursuing a PhD in Epidemiology, Pharmacoepidemiology, Biostatistics, Pharmaceutical Outcomes Research, or Pharmacoeconomics or other related field
Must be enrolled in university for at least one semester following the internship
Excellent analytical/statistical skills
Familiarity with statistical software (e.g., SAS, R)
Experience conducting literature reviews
Good oral and written communication skills
Ethics, professionalism, and an interest in the biopharmaceutical industry
Preferred
Expected graduation date between December 2026 – June 2027
Completion of qualifying exams (in the dissertation phase) (note - candidates who have completed 1-2 years in their doctoral program are also encouraged to apply)
Experience using large healthcare data sets (administrative claims, EMR)
Benefits
Competitive pay
Relocation support for eligible students
Select wellness benefits and paid holiday / sick time
Company
AbbVie
AbbVie is a biopharmaceutical company focused on immunology, oncology, neuroscience, virology, and aesthetics. It is a sub-organization of AbbVie.
Founded in 2013
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15B2024-02-27Post Ipo Debt· $15B
2023-03-08Post Ipo Equity· $0.25M
2012-12-20IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Michael
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Micah Bregman
Vice President, Global Strategy and Pipeline, Allergan Aesthetics
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